English Language Arts Grade 9 45 min

Select the misplaced or dangling modifier

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Problem: The girl walked the dog in the red sweater.

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Problem: I only ate the pizza.

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Problem: Running for the bus, my bag fell.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which sentence is written correctly?
0.A. The man served soup to the children on paper plates.
1.B. The man served soup on paper plates to the children.
2.C. On paper plates, the man served soup to the children.
3.D. The man on paper plates served soup to the children.
Easy
Which sentence implies the speaker did nothing but read the book?
0.A. I read only the first chapter.
1.B. Only I read the book.
2.C. I only read the book.
3.D. I read the only book.
Easy
Which sentence is written correctly?
0.A. After finishing my homework, the TV was turned on.
1.B. The TV was turned on after finishing my homework.
2.C. After finishing my homework, I turned on the TV.
3.D. Finishing my homework, the TV was turned on.

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